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Company under license. Intel and Atom are
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
and other countries. Windows is a U.S.
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The information contained herein is subject
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set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.
Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: November 2010
Document Part Number: 634047-001
Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device directly on your lap or obstruct the device air vents. Use the device only on a hard,
flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to
contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The device
and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the
International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
3 Illustrated parts catalog ............................................................................................................................... 17
Service tag ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Computer major components ............................................................................................................. 18
Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 79
Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ........................... 80
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Recovering using the recovery discs ................................................................................. 81
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 81
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 81
Using system restore points .............................................................................................. 82
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 82
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 82
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 82
8 Power cord set requirements ...................................................................................................................... 83
Requirements for all countries ............................................................................................................ 83
Requirements for specific countries and regions ............................................................................... 84
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Intel Atom N550 dual-core, 1.50-GHz processor, 2x512-KB
level 2 cache, 667-MHz FSB
ChipsetIntel NM10 Express√√√
GraphicsIntel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 Unified Memory
Architecture (UMA) graphics subsystem
Broadcom High Definition (HD) Enhanced Video Accelerator
hardware decoder (on-board) (select models only) and support
for DVD playback from external drive or Flash streaming and
playback of locally-stored downloaded media files
NOTE: Memory always runs at 667 MHz because of chipset
limitations.
Supports the following configurations:
1-GB total system memory
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NOTE: Supported on all operating systems.
2-GB total system memory
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NOTE: Supported only on computers with Windows® 7
Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter with
Notebook Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for China, and
Windows 7 Starter with Notebook COA Emerging Markets.
Hard
drives
Supports the following 9.5-mm (0.37-in) × 6.35-cm (2.5-inch),
parallel SATA hard drives:
320-GB, 7200- and 5400-rpm
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NOTE: Supported only on computers with Windows 7
Starter with Notebook COA Emerging Markets, Windows 7
Basic with Notebook COA for China, Windows 7 Premium,
and Windows 7 Professional.
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250-GB, 7200-rpm
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160-GB, 7200-rpm
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NOTE: Supported on all operating systems
Optical driveSupports external USB optical drives only√√√
Audio/VisualHD audio
Integrated 1.5-W speakers (2)
Fixed integrated, digital microphone
Fixed integrated VGA webcam, 640×480 resolution, F/2.8 lens,
up to 30 frames per second
Bluetooth™ 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Combo
Adapter (Bluetooth 3.0 and high-speed ready)
Ralink RT3090BC4 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth
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2.1+EDR Combo Adapter (Bluetooth 3.0 and high-speed
ready)
Atheros AR9285 802.11.b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter
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2 WLAN antennas built into display assembly
Subscriber identity module (SIM) security
WWAN by way of:
Qualcomm Gobi 2000 3G module (select models only)
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HP lc 2000 Mobile Broadband Module√√√
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HP lc 2010 Mobile Broadband Module (select models only) √√
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HP hs2320 HSPA Mobile Broadband Module (HP Mini
●
1103 models only)
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2 WWAN antennas built into display assembly (select models
only)
GPS by way of Broadcom GPS Mini Card (select models only)
External media
cards
Internal media
cards
Digital Media Slot with push-push technology, supporting:
Memory Stick (MS)
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Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
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MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
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Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
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Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card
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NOTE: SDxC supported for capacity; not speed
Two Mini Card slots:
Full-size Mini Card slot with support for WWAN, GPS
●
(select models only)
Half-size Mini Card slot with support for WLAN or WLAN
●
+Bluetooth combo
√√√
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CategoryDescriptionHP Mini
110
Compaq
Mini CQ10
HP Mini
1103
PortsAudio-in/out combo
RJ-45 (Ethernet; includes link and activity lights)
USB 2.0 (3)
VGA, supporting up to 1600x900 external resolution @ 60 Hz,
hot plug/unplug, and auto detection for correct output to wideaspect vs. standard-aspect video
3-pin AC power
Keyboard/
pointing device
Power
requirements
93% full size keyboard
No NUM lock
Standard TouchPad with dedicated left and right buttons
Vertical and horizontal scroll function support
40-W UMA AC adapter (non-Smart) with localized cable plug
support
USB Key Recovery support (for Service, refurbish centers, and
repair centers)
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4Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescriptionHP Mini
110
Compaq
Mini CQ10
HP Mini
1103
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:
AC adapter
Battery (system)
Hard drive
Memory module
WLAN module or WLAN+Bluetooth module
WWAN module (select models only)
GPS module (select models only)
Keyboard√
√√√
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2External component identification
Identifying the hardware
Components included with the computer may vary by country or region and by model. The
illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > My Computer.
2.In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.
3.Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager.
6Chapter 2 External component identification
Top components
TouchPad
ComponentDescription
(1)TouchPad zoneMoves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
(2)Left TouchPad button*Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3)Right TouchPad button*Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers.
Then, right-click the icon representing your device, and select Mouse settings.
Top components
7
Lights
ComponentDescription
(1)Caps lock light
(2)
(3)
Mute light
Wireless light
White: Caps lock is on.
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Off: Caps lock is off.
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Amber: Computer sound is off.
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Off: Computer sound is on.
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White: An integrated wireless device, such as
●
a wireless local area network (WLAN) device
and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
NOTE: Wireless devices are enabled at the
factory.
Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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8Chapter 2 External component identification
Keys
ComponentDescription
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
(2)fn keyDisplays information about system hardware
(3)
(4)
(5)Action keysExecute frequently used system functions.
Windows® logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the
Front components
ComponentDescription
Speakers (2)Produce sound.
components and the system BIOS version number
when pressed in combination with the esc key.
pointer.
Front components
9
Right-side components
ComponentDescription
(1)Digital Media SlotSupports the following optional digital card formats:
Memory Stick
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Memory Stick Pro
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MultiMediaCard
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Secure Digital (SD) Card
●
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory
●
Card
(2)
(3) Power switch
Power light
Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC)
●
Memory Card
White: The computer is on.
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Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep
●
state.
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
When the computer is off, slide the switch to turn
●
on the computer.
When the computer is on, briefly slide the switch
●
to initiate Hibernation.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly
●
slide the switch to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly slide
●
the switch to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows
shutdown procedures are ineffective, slide and hold
the power switch for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start
> Control Panel > System and Security > Power
Options.
(4)
USB ports (2)Connect optional USB devices.
10Chapter 2 External component identification
ComponentDescription
(5)
(6)
Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
RJ-45 (network) jack and coverConnects a network cable.
Left-side components
ComponentDescription
(1)
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from
being mishandled or stolen.
(2) Battery light
(3)
(4)VentEnables airflow to cool internal components.
(5)
External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Drive light
Off: The computer is running on battery power.
●
Blinking white: The battery has reached a low
●
battery level, a critical battery level, or there is
a battery error. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins
blinking rapidly.
Amber: A battery is charging.
●
White: The computer is connected to external
●
power and the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off
during routine operation.
On: The hard drive is being accessed.
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Off: The hard drive is idle.
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Left-side components
11
ComponentDescription
(6)
(7)
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone)
jack
Produces sound when connected to optional
powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a
headset, or television audio. Also connects an
optional headset microphone.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety
information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety andEnvironmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack,
the computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: The audio component must have a 4-
conductor connector.
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Display components
ComponentDescription
(1)Internal display switchInitiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on.
NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of
the computer.
(2)Internal microphoneRecords sound.
(3)WebcamRecords video and captures still photographs.
NOTE: To record videos, you need to install additional
webcam software.
(4)Webcam lightOn: The webcam is in use.
Display components
13
Bottom components
ComponentDescription
(1)
(2)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(3)
Battery locking latchLocks the battery into the battery bay.
NOTE: The SIM slot is located under the battery.
Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
14Chapter 2 External component identification
Wireless antennas
ComponentDescription
(1)WLAN antennas (2) (select models only)*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
local-area networks (WLANs).
(2)WWAN antennas (2) (select models only)*Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless
wide-area networks (WWANs).
*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately
around the antennas free from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and EnvironmentalNotices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.
Wireless antennas
15
Additional hardware components
ComponentDescription
(1)Power cord*Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2)AC adapterConverts AC power to DC power.
(3)Battery*Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
16Chapter 2 External component identification
3Illustrated parts catalog
Service tag
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model
description provided on the service tag.